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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 15:1
Full-Time Student Population 20,273
Part-Time Student Population 7,608
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 986
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 1,006
Total FT Faculty 986
Faculty with Terminal Degree 88%
Average Faculty Salary $96,439
Full-Time Retention Rate 91%
Graduation Rate 70%
Programs/Majors Offered 156
Average Course Load 4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 61%
  • 20 to 49 students: 32%
  • 50 or more students: 7%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

In the past decade, Northeastern's reputation as a prestigious institution has flourished. Not only is the application process becoming more competitive, but also the course schedules are becoming more rigorous. With more than 125 programs to choose from, Northeastern students have countless opportunities for choosing a major. The University's academic approach is flexible, allowing students to practically create their own academic agenda. Each of the eight colleges offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in addition to the interdisciplinary majors that combine two or more fields of study. If you are indecisive about your major, Northeastern's faculty and staff are there to assist you in signing up for classes according to your interests, inevitably setting you on a career track that works best for you.

Especially for those students who have trouble committing to a particular career path, the co-op program (short for "cooperative education") can serve as a means of insight and experience in the professional world. Each student can follow either the four-year or five-year program of study, depending on his or her desire to partake in the co-op program. For those that do participate in the co-op program, they will gain up to 18 months of professional work experience and graduate with several entry-level jobs on their resume. Northeastern's co-op program works with more than 2,000 employers in the realms of finance, government, health care, technology, industry, and the arts and media. Gaining work experience prior to graduating college is very useful, particularly in this economy. Northeastern students who have gone through the co-op experience are put at a unique advantage when it comes to the job market.

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Academics at Northeastern University

jacquelinewebb

'15

Biology

4.2
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Experiental Education

I think NU does a great job of broadening your experiences and allowing you to get experience in the real world

Jan 10, 2012

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Academics at Northeastern University

Mirfeta035

'13

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

5.0
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Northeastern at It's Finest

Northeastern is a University located in the heart of Boston. The classes are challenging, however once the studying is done there is much to do aroun the city. My favorite part about the university is the amazing COOP program offered. It gives the students experience in the real world, and major networking connections.

Dec 10, 2011

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Academics at Northeastern University

tomlinchelsea

'15

International Relations and National Security Studies

4.6
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Northeastern Is a Great Learning Institution!

I chose Northeastern because the university has managed to cram an amazing amount of intellectual energy in its cozy 75 acre campus. Brilliant professors and amazing guest speakers stimulate students. Very available advisers are able to help students find out what degree they want and how to get there.

Oct 11, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: Yes
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5, 6, or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Bouve College of Health Sciences
  • College of Arts, Media and Design
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Computer and Information Science
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Professional Studies
  • College of Science
  • College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certificate
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Other
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business/Commerce, General: 7%
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies: 2%
  • Law: 2%
  • Organizational Leadership: 2%
Graduation Requirements
  • Arts/fine arts
  • Capstone experience
  • English (including composition)
  • First-year community
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences (biological or physical)
  • Social science
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Other Academic Offerings
  • Accelerated program
  • Cooperative education program
  • Cross-registration
  • Double major
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Exchange student program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Liberal arts/career combination
  • ROTC
  • Student-designed major
Best Places to Study
  • Curry Student Center
  • Shillman Hall
  • Snell Library

Online Courses

Northeastern has more than 600 online programs, where students can earn certificates or their associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in everything from accounting and finance to web design.

Did You Know?
  • Northeastern belongs to the Boston Library Consortium, which means NU students can visit other libraries including BC, Brandeis, BU, MIT, UMass (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Tufts, and Wellesley. Students can use their NU ID card to use other facilities and take out books and other periodicals.
  • The Snell Library opened in 1990 and is a $35 million resource center. It has shelving for 1.2 million volumes and seats 2,800 users. The library houses microcomputer labs and has more than 300 computer workstations for students. The InfoCommons computer lab is open 24 hours a day.

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Most Recent Student Author

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Name: Jenn Sinrich

Hometown: Swampscott, MA

Major: Journalism

Grad Year: 2012

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